Nový Kolowratský palác, Neo-Renaissance palace in Old Town, Czech Republic.
The Nový Kolowratský palác is a five-story building on Na příkopě street with elaborate decorations and coat of arms emblems above its main entrance. Inside, a renovated basement contains five connected halls that function as event and exhibition spaces.
The building was constructed between 1881 and 1884 during a period of major architectural transformation in Prague. It reflects the prosperity and ambitions of local noble families at the end of the 19th century.
The palace takes its name from the Kolowrat family, a local noble family who once owned the building. This connection is visible today in the coat of arms decorations on the facade that catch visitors' eyes.
The building sits in Old Town and is easily reached by public transport. The basement halls are not always open to outside visitors, so it is worth checking in advance whether a viewing is possible.
Next to the palace stands a small building called 'domeček' that once served as an administration center for an orphanage. Today it houses a medical clinic, showing how the use of historic buildings in Prague has changed over time.
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